There are 7 ways to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 18m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 48m
5 alternative options
Bus via Imperia - Municipio • 10h 39m
Drive • 3h 46m
Train to Genoa, fly • 6h 7m
Train to Nice, fly • 7h 34m
Train to Marseille, fly • 8h 49m
Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct train from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ). However, there are services departing from Imperia and arriving at Bologna Airport via Milano Centrale Station and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Imperia and Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 459 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.
The best way to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ), including transfers.
Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Imperia station.
The best way to get from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 48m.
Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 388 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ).
- Distance: 459.4 km
- Duration: 5h 18m
What companies run services between Imperia, Italy and Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy?
You can take a train from Imperia to Bologna Airport (BLQ) via Milano Centrale, Milano Centrale Station, and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee operates a bus from Imperia Largo Piana Nannollo to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Genoa to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Nice to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €390
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €360 - €1300
Flights from Nice to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa to Bologna via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €480
Flights from Genoa to Bologna via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €480
Flights from Marseille to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €420
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Imperia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €22
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Imperia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
Train from Imperia to Genova Sestri Ponen.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10 - €15
Train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €90
Train from Nice-Ville to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Nice Ville to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €60
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Imperia Largo Piana Nannollo to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +355697278670
- mb.travel@hotmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Imperia - Municipio to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- autobus.al
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